Haiti: Haiti From the Air
Haiti occupied the western third of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, sharing the island with the Dominican Republic to the east. It is the third-largest country in the Caribbean by area. Haiti is one of the most mountainous countries in the Caribbean. Its terrain is characterized by rugged mountains, fertile valleys, and extensive coastline. The highest peak is Pic la Selle, which rises to 2,680 meters (8,793 feet) above sea level. The country’s interior is a mix of steep mountains, including the Massif de la Selle and Massif du Nord, interspersed with plains and plateaus. Haiti boasts an extensive coastline of about 1,770 km (1,100 mi) along the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Gonave. Haiti, when viewed from the air, showcases a mix of diverse landscapes and stunning coastline. From above, the capital city of Port-au-Prince looks a bit like Rio favelas – overbuilt dilapidated houses clinging to steep mountainsides. It’s a city of 4 million, a third of the country’s entire population.
